Regulations no. 138 of 2022 on Reception Facilities and Prohibition of Discharge of Waste from Ships and Cargo Residues at Sea. Country/Territory Cyprus Document type Regulation Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Fisheries, Sea, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Protected fishing area Fishery management and conservation Animal production Hazards Environmental fees/charges Fishing vessel Harbour Marine area Marine pollution Pollution control Protected area Effluent waste water/discharge Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Oil Oil pollution Protection of environment Public health Recycling/reuse Risk assessment/management Sewerage Waste disposal Waste management Geographical area Asia, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Abstract The Regulations, issued under Articles 12(3) and 22(2)c of the International Convention on the Prevention of of the Pollution of the Sea by Ships and for the purpose of harmonisation with articles 1 to 16, with article 22 and with Annexes 1 to 5 of the Directive (EU) 2019/883 of the European Parliament and of the Council regarding the port reception facilities for the delivery of waste from ships, provide for the protection of the marine environment from the negative effects of the discharge of waste from ships using ports and marinas; for ensuring the smooth operation of maritime traffic, by improving the provision and use of adequate reception facilities established by the International Maritime Organisation; for the delivery of waste from ships to said facilities. The Regulations define the following relevant terms: fishing vessel; fishing refuge; waste from ships; bycatch waste; processing; indirect fees; port and port service; wastewater; petroleum-like substances. Full text Greek Website www.mof.gov.cy References - Legislation Implements Directive (EU) 2019/883 of the European Parliament and of the Council on port reception facilities for the delivery of waste from ships, amending Directive 2010/65/EU and repealing Directive 2000/59/EC. Legislation | European Union | 2019 Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Harbour, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX